regional representatives |
Regional representative are members who have volunteered to help people interested in labyrinths in their region
purposes of regional representatives |
1. Encouraging the use of the labyrinth as a sanctuary for contemplation, and prayer, a symbol of wholeness, integration, as a metaphor for the journey through life, and to celebrate the seasons. 2. Educating the public about the personal and communal benefits of labyrinth walking; and about the use of the labyrinth as a holistic tool for self-care. 3. Encouraging opportunities for the public to experience labyrinth walking by creating/ holding/ promoting labyrinth events on World Labyrinth Day, solstice/ equinox, and seasonal celebrations. 4. Updating existing labyrinth listings on the Labyrinth Locator , adding new listings and developing regional awareness of the labyrinth trails visible on the Locator. This is an important function for building labyrinth awareness and promoting local and regional events. 5. Skills development in labyrinth facilitation, and labyrinth construction. Participation in our training opportunities will further your role as a regional representative of the ALN. 6. Development of your labyrinth work in your community, linking with other Regional Representatives to create our Australian Labyrinth Network at a grass-roots level. |
Illawarra Region, NSW
Immanuel Creagh Immanuel and his wife Viviana hold regular labyrinth walks at their home "Sowelu" in Dombarton, a suburb of the Illawarra. They are always keen to make contact with people interested in labyrinths. They can be contacted at Hunter Region, NSW
elizabethschiemer @ gmail.com Elizabeth aims to gather an interest group to educate and encourage the use of labyrinths as a tool for mental and spiritual wellbeing throughout the Hunter. Central West, NSW Therese Welsh theresewelsh64 [at] gmail.com Therese Welsh built a classical labyrinth using bush rocks on her property at Eugowra. She hosts private walks, workshops and events. She facilitates monthly handheld labyrinth meditations in Eugowra. Holds a portable labyrinth donated to the Eugowra community by Lifeline Central West. Therese is a Certified Veriditas Trained facilitator, Certified Melchizedek Labyrinth Practitioner, is vice-chair of the Australian Labyrinth Network Council and a member of the working group, Labyrinths in Educational Settings. Therese has walked many labyrinths across the globe. She loves drawing labyrinths, facilitating labyrinth walks, retreats and workshops. Blue Mountains Region, NSW
lifeslabyrinth377[at] gmail.com Dr Margaret Rainbird is a Veriditas trained labyrinth facilitator and regional rep for NSW. She has been engaged with the labyrinth for 25 years and has a deep love of sharing this mysterious path of sanctuary and healing with anyone who shows a spark of interest. In 2017 she embarked on a personal pilgrimage to walk a different labyrinth every day for a year. 8 countries and over 400 labyrinths later she gained a unique perspective on the variety of labyrinths and the stunning humans who are their builders and custodians. , Blue Mts and enjoys co- facilitating workshops and retreats when the opportunity arises. She has also been known to assist with building outdoor labyrinths provided someone else is responsible for the maths and engineering! | Brisbane Region, SE QLD
Randal & Susan Dennings randaldennings@gmail.com 0408 878711 Our region facilitates regular Labyrinth workshops and Labyrinth events. These events include World Labyrinth Day, New Year's Eve, NAIDOC week and other times of community celebration and reflection. Our local members include people whose passions embrace Prison Labyrinth Ministry and facilitating Labyrinth practice in schools, local community venues and churches . We also regularly distribute "virtual walk" reflections for private and family walks use finger labyrinths. Please contact us if you wish to receive updates of local happenings, labyrinth events and activities. Most events are free and folks of all levels of experience and being of "all faiths and none" are assured of a warm welcome :) Wide Bay Region, QLDRamona Lane nunyara2[at]bigpond.com Ramona has been involved with labyrinths in ceremonial settings for over 20 years, and loves conducting ceremonies and rituals in the labyrinth. Contact admin [at] aln.org.au if you would like to be put in touch with Ramona. Bunbury, WA Linda Blyth redboots053 [at] gmail.com Linda lives with her partner near the beach in southwest WA and is Mum, Aunt, & Step-Mum to six adult kids. Linda has worked for 39 years as an Occupational Therapist and Registered Music Therapist in diverse settings and currently works as therapist with foster families. Linda serves on ALN Council as Secretary, on Labyrinths in Educational Settings Group, and is WA Regional Rep for The Labyrinth Society. Linda enjoys attending and playing music for worship in Uniting Church. The labyrinth, ocean, and her art practice offer her space for reflection and solace in life. | Mornington Peninsula South Gippsland Region Victoria
Ange Virgona dolcepazzia [at] bigpond.com Angelo Virgona (Ange) is an educational consultant in Faith Formation and Spirituality with extensive experience across primary and secondary education, including leadership roles such as Principal, Deputy Principal – Wellbeing, Religious Education Coordinator, and Faith Formation Leader. The labyrinth has been central to Ange’s vocation for over a decade. A pivotal visit to Chartres in 2012 inspired its daily use as a practice of reflection, meaning-making, and spiritual fulfilment—a personal pilgrimage woven into both life and work. He has a strong interest in meditation and the use of labyrinths for prayer and well-being. Ange is a member of the ALN working group Labyrinths in Educational Settings Wurundjeri Land Parkville Region, Victoria
Lorraine Rodda lgrodda [at] gmail.com Lorraine celebrated World Labyrinth Day at the San Remo Meditation Labyrinth on the San Remo foreshore. A local church community hold a regular labyrinth walk on the first Saturday of the month, as well as an annual Creative Spirit Festival Sacred Edge on the Labyrinth. A candlelight walk is held every New Years Eve. Tasmania Tina Christensen
Tina Christensen is a Veriditas Faculty Trainer and founding Chair of the Australian Labyrinth Network (ALN), known for creating Labyrinth Lane (2011-2018) in Melbourne as a sanctuary for stillness, creativity, and connection with nature. Now based in Tasmania’s beautiful Huon Valley, she continues her work with labyrinths and contemplative practice, exploring heart coherence and the healing power of presence. At Pippin Hill, Tina invites people into labyrinth experiences of timelessness. Cultivating quiet, slow, beauty. An antidote to the chaos and demands of modern life. |
Elizabeth Schiemer
Margaret Rainbird 
In 2017, Linda joined the Committee of Management of Bunbury Garden Labyrinth WA Inc, becoming Chair alongside fellow health & business colleagues in its implementation phase, until the official opening in Sept 2020. She formed a Friends of Bunbury Garden Labyrinth group and has helped lead occasional meditative walks for World Labyrinth Day and Dying to Know Day. As a public and wheelchair accessible venue, the City of Bunbury and local community groups host regular events at this nature-based labyrinth including Bunbury Chinese Lantern Festival and Southwest Japan Festival. For more info, see: www.facebook.com/friendsofbgl; and www.facebook.com/BunburyGardenLabyrinthFriends.
